Warsaw Redevelopment Commission approved an increase in city funds toward the Millworks mixed-used building to go toward an unnamed commercial space in the building.

Taxpayers were notified at the Warsaw Common Council meeting Monday night of the upcoming hearing for Warsaw Community Public Library’s pursuit of an additional appropriation.

The county carries a lot of different insurance, and Monday morning the Kosciusko County Commissioners approved annual insurance renewals with some changes.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology has announced the winners of its annual Historic Preservation Month photo contest.

WINONA LAKE – The Winona Lake Preservation Association will host its annual meeting May 12 at the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College, 806 Connection Circle, Winona Lake. Refreshments and a social gathering will kick off the evening at 6 p.m., followed by the annual meeting starting promptly at 6:30 p.m.

WINONA LAKE – Kosciusko County Master Gardener Association invites the community to their next Munch and Learn Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Robin Hood Community Center, 1436 Camelot Drive, Winona Lake. This is a free event to learn more about gardening topics.

The Parkinson’s Support Group will host a guest speaker on Friday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., featuring Buzz Kauffman, a local 66-year-old member of the Parkinson’s community who is currently participating in an innovative clinical trial through Northwestern.

INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Mike Braun on Monday announced new appointments to various state boards and commissions. Local appointments included:

Warsaw Community High School (WCHS) celebrated an “Enchanted Forest” prom on Saturday, May 2. As part of the evening, the 2026 prom court and royalty were recognized.

A Chicago man was arrested for allegedly giving a woman intravenous treatments without having a medical license.

SOUTH BEND – Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) announced Maci Schultz, a student at Penn High School, as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Indiana’s Second District.

MILFORD — The Milford Food Bank marked a major expansion of its operations Saturday, May 2 with a ribbon-cutting and open house for its new warehouse facility at 112 E. Emeline St., drawing community members, volunteers and local partners to celebrate the milestone.

Kosciusko County Farmers and Artisans Market’s opening day in downtown Warsaw was Saturday.

Nearly 90 nonprofit leaders from 45 organizations in the community and from across northern Indiana recently attended a nonprofit workshop on Mastering Donor & Board Engagement.

First Federal Savings Bank has been honored as a Five Star Member of the Indiana Bankers Association. The award was presented on April 7 by Amber Van Til, IBA president and CEO, in recognition of First Federal Savings Bank’s Association involvement throughout 2025.

Lakeland Financial Corporation, parent company of Lake City Bank, reported record first quarter net income of $26.5 million for the three months ended March 31, which represents an increase of $6.4 million, or 32%.

WABASH - FFW Corporation, parent corporation of Crossroads Bank, announced earnings for the quarter and year to date ended March 31. For the three months ended March 31, the corporation reported net income of $1,689,000 or $1.56 per common share.

FORT WAYNE – Parkview Health announced its performance in the Indiana Department of Health’s inaugural Direct-to-Employer (DTE) Healthcare Arrangement Plan Review for 2025.

The renewal for the alcohol license for Lucky’s Tavern in North Webster was continued Friday to the June 4 meeting of the Kosciusko County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission, as well as two new license applications.

Railroad crossings at Market Street and Winona Avenue in Warsaw will be upgraded this year after almost a year of meetings between city and Norfolk Southern officials.

Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety approved a contract between the city and Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP for a citywide fee study, not to exceed $25,000, on Friday.

WABASH COUNTY – A juvenile from Laketon was killed after the vehicle they were a passenger in hit a tree.

The Grossnickle Foundation, a component fund held at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, recently donated $3,000 to Kosciusko Community Senior Services.

Nearly 50 law enforcement agencies from across Indiana will partner with Special Olympics Indiana and Dunkin’ stores on Friday, May 15 for Cop on a Rooftop.

Warsaw Community Schools invites the community to experience an evening of creativity, and talent at the annual Fine Arts Festival at Warsaw Community High School on Thursday, May 7 from 6 to 9 p.m.